Income Tax Department reminds taxpayers to file ITR amidst request for due date extension



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The Income Tax Department has reminded taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) even as requests for extensions are being made. However, the Finance Ministry has since extended the due dates for various filings. For those not requiring an audit, the ITR deadline is now 10th January 2021, and for those requiring an audit, it's 15th February 2021. Tax Audit Reports are due by 15th January 2021, and the GST Annual Return for FY 19-20 is due on 28th February 2021.

Update: The Finance Ministry has extended the due dates for filing Income Tax Returns, Tax Audit Reports, and GST Compliances. The updated due dates are as follows: 1. INCOME TAX RETURN (For taxpayers who are required to get their accounts audited) - 15th February 2021 2. INCOME TAX RETURN (
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For taxpayers not required to get their accounts audited, the new due date is 10th January 2021. For those who are required to get their accounts audited, the due date is 15th February 2021.

Tax Audit Reports are now due by 15th January 2021.

The GST Annual Return for FY 19-20 is due on 28th February 2021.

You can file your ITR by visiting http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in.

Yes, the Finance Ministry has extended the due dates for Income Tax Returns, Tax Audit Reports, and GST Compliances.




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